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CE06 ORH

2006 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,408 mi
Last recorded189,408 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 ORH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 189,408 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust rear bos corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 178,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 173,927 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 166,425 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 166,419 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 155,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 133,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 133,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 129,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 7 Mar 2016 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer delaminating

Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear/off (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer delaminating

both rear tyre treads cracking/perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,241 miles

silencer box outer caseing de laminating not blowing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,764 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,637 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres bald on inner edge

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,637 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres bald on inner edge

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,189 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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CE06 ORH is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE06 ORH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE06 ORH is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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